Locally run holidays in CanadaTours & holidays in 2016 & 2017

It takes six hours to drive from one end of Vancouver Island to the other. An island that is as big as Austria. And it is just an hour and a half away from Vancouver city. Which sums up Canada holidays rather beautifully really. Wilderness is always just a heartbeat away. You can hike for days, paddle on pristine lakes and rivers, ski on Mount Washington, see grizzly bears, cycle a plethora of mountain paths and visit Aboriginal communities - phew!

reviews for Locally run holidays in Canada

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I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on

Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend

Working with the dogs was my favourite part of the trip. I loved meeting all the
different dogs and getting to know their different personalities. They are such
great workers and I miss them now I am back home. (more)Ali Barned

The dogs are just incredible... athletic, fascinating to watch, and beautiful. Our guide Laird was fantastic as were all the other people at the ranch... I had a fabulous time. Pushed my limits... this has been 'one' of the best holidays I have been on. (more)Helen Weir

Fantastic. I have always wanted to try sledding and finally did. Now I just need to convince my other half to go again next winter!
(more)Lee Unsworth

Seeing the bears in their natural habitat is fantastic. The operators are great and the food was wonderful. (more)Susan Shedda

The most exciting part of our holiday was viewing the (many) grizzly bears in a natural environment without any interference with nature. Specifically, it was thrilling to see several mothers with cubs! (more)Suzanne Wafer

Memorable parts?
Close up views of the icebergs and lots of encounters with humpback whales. It was fascinating to see the Caplin rolling on the beaches.
Tips?
Make sure you have warm clothing as well as cool clothing , the weather can be unpredictable .
Local benefits?
We stayed a small hotels run by locals and ate at very interesting local restaurants. The driver and the guide were genuine Newfoundlanders so they knew all the best places to go.
Overall rating?
It... (more)Stephen Clements

Memorable parts?
Where to start? Could it be the close encounters with puffins? Or the white beaked dolphins playing with a humpback whale calf? The spotting of an Osprey nest on top of the telegraph pole? Moose spotting? Trying to find the lighthouse on Care Spear (fog!)Or the tour leader singing local balads whilst travelling to our next wildlife encounter? Or being 'screeched in' in St. John's memorial park? ...most memorable? ALL OF IT!
Tips?
Remember NewfoundLAND is vast! Do... (more)Helena Hodges